"Health Products Regulatory Authority of Ireland has inspected our Shendra, Aurangabad facility and have recommended the renewal of certificate based on the general compliance with the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practice...," Wockhardt said in a filing to BSE.

HPRA's mandate is to protect and enhance public and animal health by regulating medicines, medical devices and other health products. It also monitors the safety of cosmetics.

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Lyrica, known generically as pregabalin, was originally developed for epilepsy but further research showed it could also help patients suffering from neuropathic pain, which soon became its main market.

With this acquisition, Nephroplus will further strengthen its servicing capacity as the dominant dialysis centre network and will have a presence in 18 states of India with 176 centers across 97 cities.